Smoking Cessation Study Targets Menthol Cigarettes
Researchers will test the best smoking cessation method for smokers of menthol cigarettes, which are the preferred type for nearly half of US smokers.
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Smoking Cessation Study Targets Menthol Cigarettes
Researchers will test the best smoking cessation method for smokers of menthol cigarettes, which are the preferred type for nearly half of US smokers.
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Actionable Strategies to Address Patient Healthcare Access, Affordability and Adherence
Approximately 20% of patients surveyed modified their prescriptions because they could not afford their medications or left the pharmacy without their prescription once they learned the prescription would cost more than expected.
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Menthol Cigarettes Increase Mortality Risk vs Non-Menthols
Black smokers of menthol cigarettes had an 88% higher risk of some heart diseases compared to those smoking non-menthol cigarettes.
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Inequities in Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
Researchers say a CF diagnosis within 10 days of birth compared to diagnosis within 6 weeks of birth can produce better height and weight outcomes.
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Podcast: Developments in Pulse Oximetry
In this episode of the RT Now podcast, we’re talking patient monitoring and pulse oximetry with Nonin Medical’s John Hastings and Aaron Lobbestael.
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Limited Air Conditioning Access Increases Health Risks from Wildfire Smoke
Researchers report a 22% higher risk of respiratory-related emergency visits in communities with low air conditioning availability during California’s wildfire seasons.
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Skin Tone Bias in Pulse Oximeters Still Largely Overlooked by Manufacturers
Analysis of FDA clearance documents for pulse oximeters finds increasing but still low compliance with 2013 FDA non-mandatory recommendation.
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Women Face Barriers to Receiving Lung Transplants
Women are less likely to receive lung transplants and spend more time on waiting lists, despite showing better long-term survival rates after transplantation.
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Draft FDA Guidance Targets Disparities in Pulse Oximeter Performance
The FDA has issued new draft guidance aimed at improving the accuracy and performance of pulse oximeters across different skin tones.
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Greater Research Needed for Health Disparity Interventions in Treatment of Chronic Conditions
A review of US-based studies of interventions targeting racial and ethnic disparities in adults with chronic conditions found that few studies evaluated the effectiveness of such interventions in reducing gaps in health disparities.
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Laser Tech Outperforms LED Pulse Oximeters in Addressing Racial Bias
A laser-based pulse oximeter demonstrated superior accuracy over LED models in SpO2 measurements across skin tones in a study by the UCSF Hypoxia Lab.
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US Schools with Higher Air Toxic Risks Have More Disabled Minority Students
An EPA study reveals that public schools with the highest air toxic exposure risks have disproportionately higher numbers of disabled, Hispanic, Latino, and Asian students.
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Long COVID’s Toll Extends Beyond Health Impacts
New findings suggest long COVID exacerbates financial instability for Americans, with low-income groups bearing the brunt.
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FDA Clears Nonin OTC Pulse Oximeter Designed for Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for an over-the-counter fingertip pulse oximeter designed to provide accurate blood oxygen readings across all skin tones.
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New Surgeon General Report Links 1 in 5 US Deaths to Tobacco
The report estimates over 490,000 annual US deaths are linked to tobacco use and secondhand smoke and emphasizes the need to address persistent disparities in tobacco-related health outcomes.
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Medicaid ACOs Fail to Boost Asthma Outcomes for Kids in First Three Years
A study finds disparities in quality of care persist for children with Medicaid compared to those with private insurance.
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Youth Tobacco Use Drops to 25-Year Low
Tobacco use among middle and high school students in the US has reached its lowest level in 25 years, though disparities persist.
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Nonin Medical Partners with Tenovi to Advance Health Equity
The partnership will advance equitable pulse oximetry in chronic care management by making the Nonin Model 3230 fingertip pulse oximeter available to more patients through Tenovi’s remote patient monitoring system.
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NIH to Host Virtual Workshop on Nutrition’s Role in Respiratory Health
The NIH’s Division of Lung Diseases will gather experts for a two-day virtual workshop to explore the role of nutrition in respiratory health and address key research challenges and opportunities.
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Tobacco Content on Streaming Platforms Disproportionately Affects Vulnerable Populations
A study found that tobacco exposure on streaming platforms is highest among certain racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
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Black Adults and Women Least Likely to Benefit from Bystander CPR
An NIH-supported study reveals significant disparities in the survival benefits of bystander CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Lung Association Campaign to Boost Biomarker Testing in High-Risk Communities
The BEAT Lung Cancer initiative aims to improve biomarker testing rates and awareness in high-risk communities impacted by lung cancer disparities.
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High-Crime Areas May Drive Lung Cancer Progression
Scientists have linked high levels of violent crime to aggressive lung cancer tumors, suggesting chronic stress as a potential driver.
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Eliminating Racial Bias in Spirometry/PFT Interpretation
Industry research has highlighted the potential of racial bias in the interpretation of spirometry and other PFT that can lead to delayed care (or lack of care) in Black patients.
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